News: Colorado

Aspen Leaf Winnebago
Local Chapter
By Brenda Lafflam

In spite of a rainy day, the May rally began with a "Happy Hour." After all the good food, the entertainment for the evening was a sing-along with songs provided by Barbara Bragdon, a western entertainer. Dick Bennett proved to be the best "Winnie" singer.

Saturday dawned with much welcome sunshine. Breakfast was available at the campground. After breakfast, Wally Waligorski presided over a short meeting. Everyone then filled up a caravan of five cars for the ride into Rye, CO to the Lake Isabel Lodge. Adhering to our strict three-hour feeding schedule, we enjoyed a really nice lunch. Our caravan proceeded up the road to view famous "Bishops Castle." Most of us managed to climb as far as the gift shop (naturally), but a few hardy souls climbed the steps and long stairway up into the castle and on into the tour; congrats, Wally and Tom.

After our scenic trip back to the KOA campground, there was time for a nap, chatting, or just enjoying the sun before dinner. (Oh yes, eating again.) Dinner was provided by the campground consisting of a Pasta Buffet. A rousing bingo game was held after dinner. Wally, Diane, and Peg were among the Winnies that cashed in with lucky bingos.

A very black cloud, wind, and a tornado warning sent us back to our coaches with concerns for hail damage or worse. Fortunately, we experienced only a heavy rainfall . . . what's new – this is CO.

Sunday we had the opportunity to have another hearty breakfast provided by the campground or a lighter side in the coaches. Fond farewells and wishes for safe journeys brought a great weekend to an end, until we meet again.
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